Faith and Farming

Hello friends,

Did I say we basically own a farm now? (loan is in the works). God's faithfulness and timing really spins our heads and hearts. Two and a half weeks ago the land was found and considered. An offer has been accepted. Dan has a new job as Watershed Specialist for the Soil and Water Conservation District in the county and we will be moving within a month most likely.

Wait, did I say we have our own dream farm! How about this for a name- Perkins' Wholesome Harvest Farm?

The small barn in good condition

The small barn in good condition
Originally uploaded by Farmer3

Part of a 19.23 acre parcel we are considering buying right outside of Demotte, Indiana. Click on Farmer3 link for more photos of the land.

An Egg, A Walk, and Chaco

Normally my walks with Chaco are a little stressful, primarily because he doesn't little to me when it's time to go back in his kennel. (Just for the record, he used to listen to me more, but ever since Harper was born, I've spent much less time with him.)

Anyway, Dan told me to have Chaco sniff an egg before I took him on a walk this afternoon, then put the egg in my pocket, which I did. Then, when we were at the creek crossing on our way home, I was supposed to show Chaco the egg and say "Go kennel," which I did (although I interjected the "to" into that command - I just can't do without the preposition!). Chaco went right to his kennel and waited patiently for his egg - it was amazing! Dogs - especially our dear Chaco - are smarter than we (or I should say "I") give them credit for.

Ducky Robe

Here's a picture of Harper after a bath, wearing the little ducky bath robe that I saw one day at Target when shopping with my mom before Harper was born. This little robe got me so excited about having a baby, and I just had to share this picture with my mom and sister. :)

Our Little Pea Pod

We did what every veggie farmer is secretly dying to do - dress our son up as a pea pod for Halloween. :) For more pictures of our Halloween adventure, you'll have to do what I did on Saturday amidst much happily received peer pressure - join Facebook!